RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer Industrial/Sr. Principal Engineer Industrial to support our Industrial Engineering Operations Management (IEOM) organization. This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Saint Augustine, FL. The position requires on-site support located in St Augustine, FL, and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

The Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in Saint Augustine. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!

Responsibilities will include:

Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficientlyBuilds scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraintsDevelops optimized scheduling tools and aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraintsIncorporates complex interdependencies within a system to account for the interaction of multiple cost centers, programs, equipment, and toolsCommunicates requirements planning and systems framework with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teamsWorks with developers to design an interactive user interface that will be effective at scheduling jobs across cost centersGuides digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategiesLeads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologiesCreates new metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performanceDeveloping infrastructure and planning for aircraft assembly line stand-up.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Engineer Industrial or Sr. Principal Engineer Industrial depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Industrial: 

Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of related engineering experience and/or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related engineering experience and/or data analysis experience.Experience in Microsoft Office excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables and/or data visualization software applications.Your ability to obtain and/or maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer Industrial: 

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related engineering experience and/or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related engineering experience and/or data analysis experience.Experience in Microsoft Office excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables and/or data visualization software applications.Your ability to obtain and/or maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret DoD Clearance.STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical).Defense Industry Experience.MRP/MES experience.Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams.Experience with SQL, VBA, or other programming languages.Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods.Experience in aircraft assembly line stand-up.Familiarity with mixed model manufacturing operations.Experience with agile methods of project management or development.Strong experience designing visualizations in Tableau/Power BI in a professional work environment.Experience in production/program scheduling.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00Salary Range 2: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.